Events

As we get ready to celebrate our City’s 150th anniversary, it’s exciting to reflect on the wonderful gifts that our City’s founder, General William Jackson Palmer, bestowed on us. This includes more than 2,000 acres of incredible parkland – which, 148 years later, still includes some of the most sweeping, majestic views in the world.  Examples of parkland gifts from Palmer include: Alamo, Acacia, Antlers, Monument Valley and Palmer Park.

Another of Palmer's amazing legacies to our community is our tree-lined city.  When he founded our city in 1871, it was a nearly treeless, arid plain. Palmer changed that by planting thousands of trees in our city. To celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2021 and carry on Palmer’s vision of a tree-lined city, we are challenging the community to help plant 18,071 new trees over the next two years.

Skate in the Park at Acacia Park, presented by Academy Bank, will return on November 12, 2021!

This beloved holiday tradition runs from November through January. Details, including hours of operation, can be found at downtowncs.com/skate.

Hours vary: be sure to check the calendar on our website before you go! (Skate in the Park is NOT open 10am-9pm every day.)

Skate in the Park is following state and local health guidelines and current capacity limits.

The City of Colorado Springs reserves the right to close the rink for inclement weather. If in doubt please call ahead at (719) 385-6521.

SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS!

• GRAND OPENING: November 12, 4-6 p.m. Live remote with Tammy Oakland/Sunny 106.3FM. Prize giveaways every 15 minutes.

Skate in the Park is a program of Downtown Partnership and The City of Colorado Spring Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.

Explore Colorado Springs on the #1 rated food and drink attraction!

Three hours…four Colorado craft breweries….up to 16 beers! Back by popular demand, our on-foot brewery experience is educational, delicious, and best of all…fun! We’ll meander through downtown Colorado Springs to discover four amazing breweries dedicated to their craft. Your expert local tour leader will ensure you receive VIP access throughout and answer any questions you have about this age-old process that is now more popular than ever.

Highlights of this tour include:

14-16 Different beer tastings
Delicious food pairings at all destinations
A private, behind the scenes brewery tour led by a brewer
Local art and history walk between destinations

Explore Colorado Springs on the #1 rated food and drink attraction!

Grab some friends and join us for a luxe happy hour, the perfect way to unwind after a long week!

The cocktail scene in downtown Colorado Springs is hot, and were featuring some of the best mixologists to showcase their craft on this luxe happy hour. Learn the history behind a few classic cocktails, watch demonstrations, and revel in four outstanding libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!

Highlights of this tour include:

Sip on signature cocktails from 4 of the most popular bars in downtown Colorado Springs
Nosh on 4 savory and delicious appetizers
Visit Colorado Springs’ most sought-after speakeasies while they’re closed to the public
Enjoy an educational demonstration on a prohibition-style cocktail with a spirit that is distilled right on site
Discover the scandalous history of the prohibition in the Wild West

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 60 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with our animals at the same time! New this year, you’ll enjoy photos with our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, located throughout the Zoo. Electric Safari was voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in the U.S. in 2019 and 2020 by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice.

This year’s event will celebrate 31 years of holiday cheer, and Santa Claus will be listening to wishes December 3-5 and 10-23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animals and fun for the whole family! For all the details, visit: cmzoo.org/electricsafari

Advance timed tickets are required for both members and non-members. Zoo member tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. Due to the popularity of Electric Safari, times and nights may sell out. Everyone visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under. Discounted tickets (senior and military) will be validated at the front gate with the appropriate ID.

Everyone's favorite family holiday tradition returns to downtown Colorado Springs on Tejon Street!

Get there early for a good seat, bundle up and enjoy the parade as participants put on a dazzling display of lights, sounds and performances. Bands, floats, horses and all kinds of special entries will compete for top honors in their class.

The parade starts at the intersection of Tejon St. and St. Vrain in Downtown Colorado Springs and ends at the intersection of Tejon St. and Vermijo.